McDowell prepares for first major assault on US Tour

GRAEME McDOWELL is travelling across the Pacific Ocean to California for a first serious assault on the US Tour.

The Portrush golfer will contest four events over the next five weeks, starting with Thursday’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in California.

McDowell left Melbourne this morning after carding a final round one over par 72 in the co-sanctioned Heineken Classic. He ended the event in a share of 21st place and behind Australia’s Craig Parry, who defeated compatriot Nick O’Hern at the fourth extra play-off hole on the Royal Melbourne course to win the title.